Belief in God among 30-49 year olds

% of 30-49 year olds who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201462%21%5%< 1%9%2%9,178
200771%18%3%< 1%5%3%11,823
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Belief in God among 30-49 year olds by religious group

% of 30-49 year olds who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic63%29%6%1%1%1%1,763
Evangelical Protestant88%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,168
Hindu41%30%16%< 1%10%3%109
Historically Black Protestant92%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%552
Jewish40%27%15%< 1%13%5%165
Mainline Protestant64%29%4%< 1%1%1%1,269
Mormon82%14%3%< 1%< 1%1%223
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%24%10%1%31%6%2,371
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain< 1%17%83%< 1%< 1%< 1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain< 1%19%81%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%22%78%< 1%< 1%< 1%513
Do not believe in God< 1%25%75%< 1%< 1%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%23%77%< 1%< 1%< 1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%39%513
Do not believe in God66%34%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God65%35%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain57%17%3%19%4%5,447
Believe in God; fairly certain62%6%5%24%4%1,884
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%5%8%21%3%506
Do not believe in God78%3%7%9%4%989
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%4%5%8%5%208
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%8%74%5,450
Believe in God; fairly certain26%8%66%1,874
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%8%68%508
Do not believe in God15%10%75%986
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%6%77%212
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%21%28%19%5,069
Believe in God; fairly certain31%17%27%24%1,759
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%18%24%32%475
Do not believe in God18%18%33%32%955
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%18%35%28%200
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%34%18%11%5,502
Believe in God; fairly certain40%27%18%15%1,892
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%22%21%23%511
Do not believe in God24%26%28%22%996
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%26%26%22%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%7%15%1%18%5,507
Believe in God; fairly certain57%12%12%1%18%1,895
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%11%11%1%23%512
Do not believe in God51%14%11%1%23%995
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%11%13%3%26%213
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%39%5,499
Believe in God; fairly certain56%44%1,892
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%46%510
Do not believe in God47%53%994
Other/don't know if they believe in God46%54%214
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%21%4%3%1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain26%44%21%8%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%33%37%20%< 1%513
Do not believe in God3%8%19%69%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%16%35%38%1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%35%18%< 1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain16%44%40%< 1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%41%54%< 1%513
Do not believe in God2%13%84%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%26%67%< 1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%15%4%6%1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain34%25%12%28%< 1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%12%13%57%< 1%513
Do not believe in God3%2%3%92%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%9%5%72%1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%13%10%43%< 1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain11%9%8%72%< 1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%4%6%86%< 1%513
Do not believe in God2%1%1%96%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%2%3%89%< 1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%7%4%43%2%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain31%12%5%50%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%11%7%62%1%513
Do not believe in God20%10%5%64%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%11%6%60%2%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%15%8%7%1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain42%19%16%23%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%15%17%37%1%513
Do not believe in God33%14%10%41%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%14%11%33%6%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%16%12%27%1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain40%16%17%26%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%17%20%25%< 1%513
Do not believe in God43%18%16%22%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%20%18%22%2%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%7%39%5%3%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain15%13%57%14%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%20%56%18%1%513
Do not believe in God1%19%53%27%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%20%56%12%6%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%57%1%1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain25%73%1%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%76%1%1%513
Do not believe in God19%80%1%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%75%4%< 1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%12%10%28%1%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain15%10%10%65%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%7%6%83%1%513
Do not believe in God2%4%5%89%< 1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%5%4%80%< 1%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%33%3%16%6%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain17%25%1%48%8%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%10%< 1%75%7%513
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%95%2%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%4%1%73%17%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%8%6%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain70%22%8%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%49%11%513
Do not believe in God5%93%2%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%49%31%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%19%7%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain50%41%9%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%61%11%513
Do not believe in God4%94%2%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%60%26%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%20%38%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain32%21%46%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%19%57%513
Do not believe in God19%17%63%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%24%47%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%32%18%7%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain25%38%32%6%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%42%36%6%513
Do not believe in God10%34%50%5%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%36%33%11%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%40%3%3%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain47%48%2%3%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%47%4%3%513
Do not believe in God46%47%4%3%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God50%35%8%7%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%45%4%2%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain43%52%3%1%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%58%4%2%513
Do not believe in God29%66%3%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God40%49%8%3%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%52%4%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain64%33%3%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%21%2%513
Do not believe in God86%10%4%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%22%6%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%38%5%4%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain78%16%3%3%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%14%2%3%513
Do not believe in God92%5%2%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%15%7%3%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%48%8%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain70%22%8%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain75%18%6%513
Do not believe in God90%7%3%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%17%6%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%55%3%3%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain33%63%2%2%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%68%3%2%513
Do not believe in God18%79%1%2%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%63%6%3%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among 30-49 year olds by belief in God

% of 30-49 year olds who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%30%3%45%4%5,517
Believe in God; fairly certain47%24%5%21%3%1,897
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%12%4%12%2%513
Do not believe in God89%3%1%6%1%997
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%1%11%9%5%217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.